How to pronounce skydiver
Say it like SKY-dy-ver. Skydiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- dy
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skydiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skydiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKY-dy-vuh.
What does skydiver mean?
- Someone who skydives.
Where does skydiver come from?
From skydive + -er or sky + diver.
Questions about saying skydiver
How do you pronounce skydiver?
Say SKY-dy-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌdaɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌdaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skydiver?
Skydiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · dy · ver.
Is skydiver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskaɪˌdaɪvə/ (SKY-dy-vuh).